Serif Flared Ekmew 3 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, branding, headlines, classic, refined, formal, literary, elegant reading, premium tone, classical revival, editorial clarity, crisp, sculpted, bracketed, calligraphic, bookish.
This typeface presents a serifed, high-contrast construction with crisp hairlines and fuller main strokes that subtly broaden into tapered, flared endings. Serifs are bracketed and relatively delicate, giving the letters a sculpted, engraved feel without becoming sharp or brittle. Proportions are on the broader side with open counters and steady, upright rhythm; joins and curves are smoothly modulated, and terminals often finish with a slight sweep. Numerals and capitals share the same polished contrast and careful spacing, reading clean and composed at display and text sizes.
Well-suited to editorial design where contrast and refinement are desirable, such as magazines, literary journals, and long-form layouts with generous leading. It also fits premium branding and packaging, and works effectively for headlines, pull quotes, and titling where its sculpted serifs and broad proportions can be appreciated.
The overall tone is classical and cultivated, suggesting literary and editorial traditions. Its sharp contrast and poised detailing convey confidence and formality, while the gentle flaring and bracketing add warmth and a hint of calligraphic heritage rather than a purely mechanical finish.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary take on classical serif typography: high contrast, controlled modulation, and subtly flared stroke endings that add elegance and personality while preserving readability and a disciplined, upright texture.
The italics are not shown, but the roman demonstrates consistent stroke modulation across straight and curved forms, with particularly elegant rounded letters and a distinctive, slightly decorative Q tail. The lowercase maintains a traditional, book-oriented structure, favoring clarity and grace over blunt robustness.